Only 6% of kiwis care about Christmas presents!
Research shows that only 6% of kiwis see presents as the most important thing at Xmas. 91% of those researched said that being with friends and family is the most important thing.
3 important myths about Life Insurance
The purpose of life insurance is to replace the economic contribution of the insured person to the household in the event of an unfortunate event.
The OCR is down to 2.5%! So what??
Maria-Thackwell-Maria-Thackwell-Mortgage-CompanyThe Official Cash Rate was lowered by the Reserve Bank, but what does that mean for you? Cheaper mortgages? In general, yes.
Your Mortgage & Retirement
How do you pay off a 30 year mortgage and also save for retirement? So how does retirement saving get achieved?
Cell phones have killed conversation?
Most first dates are now achieved through text, regular chat through the relationship is maintained through Facebook and breaking up is mostly done through a text.
What you need to know about low deposit loans
Maria ThackwellWith Wednesday’s announcement that Reserve Bank restrictions in regard to loans for those with less than a 20% deposit staying for now, with no changes to policy surrounding this, no doubt there are many thinking home ownership will always be out of reach.
Deposit less than 20% and tired of paying rent?
It certainly is a confusing lending environment out there, especially if you don't work in the industry and are dealing with lending, day in, day out.
